Is Argus Playgroup a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Argus Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC045697) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Argus Playgroup's charity number?

Argus Playgroup's charity number is SC045697. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045697?

Search SC045697 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Argus Playgroup have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Argus Playgroup. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Argus Playgroup?

Argus Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.

When was Argus Playgroup registered as a charity?

Argus Playgroup was entered on the register on 12 June 2015.

Registered charity · No. SC045697Unincorporated association

Argus Playgroup

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Argus Playgroup is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education.

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What are the key facts about Argus Playgroup?

Reported income · year ending 2024-07-31: £92,728
Reported spending · year ending 2024-07-31: £65,163
Registered charity number: SC045697
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Unincorporated association
Register contact address detail (not service area): Scottish Borders

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Argus Playgroup (number SC045697) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Argus Playgroup do?

The Charity is set up as a Early Years Learning Facility and we achieve this by providing a safe, nurturing environment that provides the children with all the facilities and resources they require to learn and grow as they should.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Argus Playgroup

Answers Argus Playgroup gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 July 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 12 June 2015
Where it says it operates: Scottish Borders

What causes is Argus Playgroup registered for?

the advancement of education

Why is there no Clarity Score for Argus Playgroup yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Argus Playgroup. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Argus Playgroup?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Argus Playgroup a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Argus Playgroup as a registered charity (number SC045697) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Argus Playgroup's charity number?: Argus Playgroup's charity number is SC045697. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045697?: Search SC045697 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Argus Playgroup do?: The Charity is set up as a Early Years Learning Facility and we achieve this by providing a safe, nurturing environment that provides the children with all the facilities and resources they require to learn and grow as they should.
Does Argus Playgroup have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Argus Playgroup. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Argus Playgroup?: Argus Playgroup does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations.
When was Argus Playgroup registered as a charity?: Argus Playgroup was entered on the register on 12 June 2015.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.